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10 Pence - Charles III Houses of Parliament
| Issuer | Isle of Man Government |
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| Year | 2025 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Reverse description | A full-colour printed representation of the Palace of Westminster dominates the central field, depicting the iconic Gothic Revival architecture of the Houses of Parliament, including the Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) prominently to the right. The buildings are rendered in vivid yellow-gold tones with blue sky and water in the foreground, conveying the Thames riverfront setting. The denomination 'TEN PENCE' is inscribed in raised lettering along the upper arc of the legend, while 'HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT' curves along the lower arc in bold raised capitals. The colour application contrasts with the metallic silver border of the coin, creating a striking visual effect typical of commemorative coloured issues. |
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| Reverse lettering | TEN PENCE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT |
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The Isle of Man issues its own decimal coinage independently of the United Kingdom, though the two currencies trade at parity. This autonomy means Manx coins routinely feature designs with no equivalent in the British series — the Houses of Parliament reverse ties the island's currency visually to Westminster while remaining a wholly separate legal tender instrument that cannot be spent in mainland Britain.